- In force from
- Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 21, 7:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 18, 6:52 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 18, 2:45 PM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 20 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
For Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.
- Where
- Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
For James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
- Where
- James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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